Pehela - Kolnara, Rayagada

Pehela is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Rayagada and around 40 km from Rayagada . Katikana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pehela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pehela is 426440. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Pehela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pehela

As per Census 2011, Pehela village has a total population of 168 people, consisting of 73 males and 95 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,301 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pehela are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pehela

Pehela is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pehela

Pehela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pehela is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pehela is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pehela

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pehela village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pehela

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pehela village are given below:

FAQs about Pehela